Foaming Agent Masterbatch
Our Foaming Agent Masterbatch is designed to introduce a controlled cellular structure into plastic materials during processing. Also known as Chemical Blowing Agents (CBAs), these masterbatches decompose at specific temperatures, releasing gases (like nitrogen or carbon dioxide) that create uniform, fine bubbles within the polymer melt. This process leads to reduced material density, significant weight savings, and enhanced thermal and acoustic insulation properties, without compromising mechanical strength significantly, making them ideal for a wide range of lightweighting applications.
Key Features & Benefits
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Weight Reduction: Significantly reduces the density and weight of plastic products, leading to material savings and reduced transportation costs.
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Controlled Foaming: Enables the creation of a fine, uniform cellular structure, ensuring consistent product quality.
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Improved Insulation: Enhances thermal and acoustic insulation properties of the foamed plastic.
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Enhanced Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio: Can improve the rigidity of parts relative to their weight, optimizing performance.
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Sink Mark Elimination: Helps eliminate sink marks and warpage in injection molded parts, improving aesthetics.
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Reduces Cycle Times: Can lead to shorter cooling times in molding processes due to lower material volume and better insulation.
Applications
Foaming Agent Masterbatch is highly versatile and finds extensive use in various industries and product types.
Interior trims, door panels, dashboards, and other lightweight parts
Pipes, profiles, insulation boards, wall panels, and decking
Lightweight containers, trays, and protective packaging materials
Mid-soles, shoe components for comfort and weight reduction
Appliances, furniture components, toys, and sporting goods
Foamed sheets, profiles, and pipe insulation
Grade Matrix
| S. No. | Code | Carrier Resin | Additive % | Type of Additive | LDR | Applications |
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| 1 | RFM-10 | LLDPE | Proprietary Formulation | Exothermic Blowing Agent | 15-30% | Rotomoulding Water Tanks |
| 2 | FM-25 | LLDPE | Proprietary Formulation | Azodicarbomonamide | 5-8% | Rotomoulding Water Tanks |
